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Description

CostRatesAdvisor stands out as the premier software for analyzing budgeted hourly rates and costs within the printing and packaging sector. It meticulously evaluates your expenses and identifies the break-even out-of-pocket cost associated with your production services and equipment. By utilizing this tool, you can generate more precise estimates, enhance your pricing strategies, boost sales, and ultimately increase your profits. Additionally, CostRatesAdvisor allows for the benchmarking of your labor, factory, and overhead costs against those of other printing firms and the broader industry. This analysis helps you understand the reasons behind your pricing discrepancies in certain quotes. Are your factory or overhead expenses inflating your prices? Perhaps your labor costs are excessively high, or it could be linked to specific products or services you offer. By addressing these factors, you can make informed decisions to optimize your business operations.

Description

Printing requires a variety of skills, one of which is the ability to accurately estimate job costs. As an offset printer, it is essential to receive and evaluate various printing tasks from clients. Any miscalculation in your pricing can significantly impact the overall profitability of offset printing endeavors. To maximize your profits, it is crucial to accurately assess your printing costs on paper. Enter PrintFastQ, a revolutionary print estimating software designed specifically for offset printing. This software is perfect for sheet-fed offset, web offset, and digital press applications. Simply input the job specifics, and just like that, an estimate and quote are generated. PrintFastQ serves as an essential tool for estimators, providing precise calculations for any offset printing project. Additionally, quotations can be easily created and directly sent to clients from within PrintFastQ. With its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, this estimation software can be operated with minimal computer proficiency, making it accessible for all users. By utilizing PrintFastQ, printers can streamline their workflow and enhance their business efficiency.

API Access

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API Access

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Pricing Details

$59 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
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Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Profectus

Founded

1993

Country

United States

Website

www.costratesadvisor.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pentaforce Software Solutions

Website

www.penta-force.com

Product Features

Print Estimating

"Best Price" Estimating Yes 
Best Fit Imposition No 
Bindery Estimating No 
Discounts Management No 
Multiple Version Calculations No 
Pre / Post Service Calculations No 
Pre-Press Estimating No 
Press & Run Style Analysis No 
Process Ink Calculation No 
Production Options Evaluation No 

Product Features

Print Estimating

"Best Price" Estimating Yes 
Best Fit Imposition Yes 
Bindery Estimating Yes 
Discounts Management Yes 
Multiple Version Calculations Yes 
Pre / Post Service Calculations Yes 
Pre-Press Estimating Yes 
Press & Run Style Analysis Yes 
Process Ink Calculation Yes 
Production Options Evaluation Yes 

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